Manager, Benefits

The salary range for this job posting is $86,744.00 - $138,790.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

This role will work a hybrid schedule in our Columbus, Ohio or Charleston, West Virginia office and report to the Vice President, HR Operations.

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Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE: 

Responsible for managing the group benefit programs including health, dental, vision, income protection plans, worker’s compensation, life insurance, spending accounts, retirement plans, 401k, wellness and leave of absence programs. Manages and performs the day-to-day benefit operations through effective delegation and project management.  Assures compliance with state and federal regulations governing benefit plans and practices. Serves as active member of the HR leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Act as working manager for day-to-day benefits operation tasks such as associate questions, Workday entry and other related tasks.

• Manage the benefits team. This includes performance appraisals, work assignments, reward/corrective action, career development, guidance and direction.

• Collaborates with HRIS on configuration of the benefit programs including open enrollment.

• Provide timely and compassionate benefits assistance to associates, retirees and management.

• Partner with vendor, brokers and legal to prepare, update and maintain benefit plan documents and assure benefit compliance.

• Develop benefit communications including Summary Plan Descriptions, Associate Handbook, and HR policies.

• Through partnership with HR leadership, brokers and other vendors, develop, plan and implement group benefit programs. Ensure the competitiveness and cost effectiveness of the benefit programs and recommend needed changes to the Encova Benefits Committee.

• Recommend processes and actions to ensure compliance with regulations affecting benefit programs. Responsible for government reporting of associate benefits.

• Coordinate the relationship with agent/broker, insurance carriers, record keepers, actuaries, auditors, legal counsel and other vendors.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: 

• Maintain benefits records to ensure they are secure, organized and current.

• Conduct or assign and monitor benefits research and HR special projects.

• Maintain and update policies and procedures for the benefit programs. 

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field is required. Equivalent work experience may be considered.

• 5 years of benefits experience required

• Professional benefit certification such as CEBS or CBP preferred.  

• Prior management experience preferred but not required. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary benefit plan design and claims administration, benefit cost-control techniques, benefits communication, and 401(k), defined benefit and health insurance plan management required.

• Knowledge of FMLA, benefits laws and regulations, human resource information and payroll systems also required. 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Encova Insurance makes every effort to reas